Nicole Kidman Leads ‘Girls and Their Horses’ TV Drama
I’ll break it down in case this is your first celeb-news rodeo: Nicole Kidman is officially set to saddle up for the small-screen adaptation of Eliza Jane Brazier’s runaway YA hit, Girls and Their Horses. According to People Magazine and Dotdash Meredith, Kidman isn’t just starring—she’s also executive producing through her Blossom Films banner, bringing both star power and production clout to a story that’s already captured hearts on the page.
Brazier’s debut novel, released in July 2023 by Little, Brown Books, spent weeks on bestseller lists as it chronicled the ups, downs and mane-in-tail moments of Frances Turner, a teen horse devotee wrestling with family drama and self-discovery through her bond with a majestic mare. The eight-episode series will remain faithful to those heartfelt themes, translating each chapter into a half-hour journey of resilience, friendship and unexpected friendship—yes, that’s intentional, because sometimes grown-ups get mixed up too.
Kidman, fresh off her Emmy-nominated turn in Big Little Lies, will portray Frances’s mother, Margaret Turner, a former equestrian whose own past rises from the paddock to challenge her daughter’s newfound freedom. Writing duties fall to up-and-coming scribe Jenna Marcus, whose pilot script landed a straight-to-series order at Hulu. Showrunner credits go to Sarah Walker, whose recent drama walked the Emmys red carpet three years running. Directors on board include TV vet Alex Graves, known for his visually arresting episodes on several premium dramas.
Development kicked off early this year, with filming slated to begin next spring in Queensland’s sprawling ranchlands—because naturally, if you’re doing horses, you’d better film with actual horses. Production insiders tell People that Kidman pushed for on-location shoots to capture genuine horse-and-rider chemistry, sparing no expense on equestrian trainers or period-accurate tack. As of now, a premiere date is tentatively set for late 2025 on Hulu, with international distribution likely through Disney+.
If you’re wondering where Brazier fits in, she’s consulting throughout the writers’ room to ensure every hoof-thunder moment echoes her original vision. Early buzz from publishing circles and trade outlets like Variety suggests the adaptation could become one of Hulu’s breakout youth-oriented dramas, tapping into the growing appetite for family-friendly yet emotionally layered narratives.
Now that you’re caught up on who’s galloping where and why this matters to your weekend binge list, you can pat yourself on the back for staying informed. Hopefully that wasn’t too tangled in reins for you—happy viewing once it hits screens!
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine, Dotdash Meredith
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